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State wise list of community reserves of Indian – updated. State wise list of Indian community reserves. How many community reserves in India. Total number of community reserves in India is 45. These protected area categories categories were first introduced in the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act of 2002 − the amendment to the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.  Such areas are designated as conservation …

Sacred Groves of Rajasthan – complete detail – updated. How many sacred groves in Rajasthan. Tradition of sacred groves in Rajasthan. Sacred groves are the result of a complex ethno-scientific thinking of the local communities. Important Orans in Sirohi, a semi-desert district in Rajasthan, include Pichheshwar Mahadeo near Pindwara, Voreshwar Mahadeo in Sheoganj, Sarneshwar Mahadeo near Sirohi (famous for its step-well), …

Biodiversity Conservation in Sacred Groves – complete detail. Tradition of sacred groves conservation. Role of sacred groves in biodiversity conservation. SGs are full with rich biodiversity and harbor many rare species of plants and animals. Religious belief and taboos are the constructive tools for conserving the sacred groves. Introduction Sacred Groves are the ideal centre for biodiversity conservation. Various plants and animals that …

State wise list of Conservation Reserves of India – updated. State wise list of Conservation Reserves of India. How many Conservation Reserves in India. Total number of Conservation Reserves in India is 73. Description of Conservation Reserve.  Conservation reserves and community reserves in India are terms denoting protected areas of India which typically act as buffer zones to or connectors and migration corridors …

Wildlife Sanctuary (Sanctuaries) complete detail. Definition of Wildlife Sanctuary According to wildlife protection act 1972. what is wildlife (Sanctuaries) Sanctuary. Definition of wildlife Sanctuary.  Boundaries of sanctuaries are not well defined and controlled biotic interference is permitted. “Sanctuary” means an area declared, whether under sec. [26(A)5] or sec 38, or deemed, under sub section (3) of Sec.66 to be declared, as a wildlife sanctuary. A sanctuary …

Description and types of sacred groves. Definition of sacred groves. Sacred groves are forest fragments, size varying between 0.5 -500 hectare, which are protected by religious communities, and have a significant religious connotation for the protecting community. Sacred groves are the mini forests with rich diversity. Around 15000 sacred groves have been reported from different parts of India. Above 100 …

Schedule wise list of Indian animals, birds, and arthropods According to  wildlife act 1972. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, An Act to provide for the protection of [Wild animals, birds and plants]1 and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto.  An Act to provide for the protection of [Wild animals, birds and plants]1 and for matters connected therewith or …

National parks – complete detail. What is national park. Definition of national park according to wildlife protection act, 1972. Introduction of national park. National Park is a ideal place for biodiversity conservation. “National Park” means an area declared, whether under sec.35. or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66 to be declared , as a National Park. The State Government shall publish …

List of Indian states and Union territories – updated. Total number of states in India is 29 and total number of Union territories in India is 07. List of Indian states and Union territories is given below. List of Indian states, with their capital and total area is as follows… S.No.   Name of   State   State Capital   Total Area (km2) 1 Andhra Pradesh …

Answer Key UGC NET January 2017. Download Answer Key of UGC NET January 2017. Stay with as for latest updates for UGC NET January 2017. Revised Public Notice For UGC NET November – 2017 Click here to view the Question Papers of CBSE-UGC NET January 2017 On behalf of UGC, the Central Board of Secondary Education Will hold the National Eligibility Test (NET) on 5th …